All the trimmings: Elevate your wardrobe with these on-trend accessories

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January 25, 2017

CARRY-ALL

Thanks to the clean shape, statement colour choices and pristine finishes, a top-handle tote is the perfect purse to slip seamlessly into almost every trend on offer this season. With a subtle vintage flair (think of a pocketbook borrowed from your great-aunt’s wardrobe), these ladylike handbags add a quirky layer of personality and whimsy to any outfit.

Sole MatesA classic footwear staple, loafers return this season to reprise their role as our shoe of choice (sorry, ballet flats). Look for a classic tapered toe in an unusual colour or print to bring a modern twist to this menswear-inspired classic.

MONOCHROME MINIMAL

For a clean, minimalist look, choose a simple, two-tone watch as the perfect palate cleanser; a blank canvas in a modernist, minimal shape that can be worn with virtually any style. Classic, timeless and slightly androgynous, these black, chrome, silver and steel watches can be worn with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to athleisure-inspired separates or your favourite LBD.

ALL IN THE WRIST

Decadent rose-gold watches adorned with pearl faces and diamond or Swarovski crystal details blend function and high fashion. Best worn to a cocktail party or red-carpet affair, these jewelry-like watches are the ultimate arm candy.

EAR CANDY

From Julianne Moore to Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman to Nicole Richie, drama-inducing statement earrings are the must-have jewelry piece of the season. Found in an array of styles – which include crystal clusters, feathered tassels, metallic fringes and ornate chandeliers – these earrings can be paired with an evening gown, pantsuit or jeans and a T-shirt. Be sure to keep the rest of your jewelry to a minimum to keep the focus on your glittering lobes.

Top: ￼mark. Strut Your Stuff Earrings, $22, avon.ca

Bottom: ￼Stella & & Dot Odeon Chandeliers, $49, stelladot.com

WITH THE BAND

If you want the option of wearing your top-handle bag across your body (as prescribed by Olivia Palermo), then copy this A-list handbag hack: the guitar strap. This brightly coloured, embellished and printed addition is elevating classic totes all over the runways. Can’t commit to just one look? Designers like Prada, Fendi and Rebecca Minkoff offer interchangeable add-ons that can pair with multiple bags.

From top: ￼Multi Stud Guitar Strap, $131, rebeccaminkoff.com

￼Shoulder Strap in Biaianco + Nero, $1,165, prada.com

Native Couture Strap, $1,175, valentino.com

BUCKLE UP

A foolproof way to instantly enhance any outfit is by cinching a statement belt around your natural waist. Follow Emma Roberts’s lead and fasten a look-at-me belt – think elaborate buckles, lace-up corset details, oversized bows or heavy metal hoops – around the waist of any frock.

From top: Plated Waist Belt, $101, bcbg.com

￼Bri Bri Waist Belt in Black and Silver, $195, revolve.com

￼Sporty Striped Belt, $24, express.com

UNDER COVER

Not only is an oversized blanket-scarf the ideal winter accessory, it’s also a travel essential for stars like Angelina Jolie, Miranda Kerr and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Best worn in a neutral colour like grey, cream, black or taupe, this is a cozy and versatile winter must-have.